Driving The Vehicle - New Holland Boomer 47 Operator's Manual

Driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions when driving the
tractor:
• Watch where you are going at all times, especially at
row ends, on roads, and around trees.
• Use the hazard warning lights, road lights (low beam),
and SMV (slow moving vehicle) sign when travelling on
public roads, day or night.
• DO NOT permit anyone but the operator to ride on the
tractor.
• Lock the brake pedals together when travelling on pub-
lic roads.
• Make sure the PTO switch is in the "OFF" position.
• Keep the tractor in gear when going downhill. Use a
low gear to maintain control with minimum braking.
• If the tractor becomes stuck, back out to prevent upset-
ting the unit.
• Always use the drawbar for pull-type work. Do not pull
from any other part of the tractor, since it may tip back-
ward.
NOTICE: When transporting on the highway, a safety
chain with tensile strength equal to the gross weight of
the implement should be connected between the tractor
and the towed implement. This will control the implement
in the event the hitch pin is lost. After attaching the safety
chain, check its adjustment by driving the tractor to the
right and to the left for a short distance. Readjust to
tighten or loosen the chain as necessary. Safety chains
and suitable hardware are available from your NEW
HOLLAND Dealer.
5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
NOTE: Procure attaching hardware locally. Check im-
plement assembly or the Operator's Manual for attach-
ing hardware specifications, such as bolt size and grade,
chain strength, washers, lock washers, nuts, etc.
• Engage the clutch slowly when driving out of a ditch,
gully, or up a steep hillside. Immediately disengage the
clutch if the front wheels should rise off the ground.
• Reduce speed before turning quickly or applying
brakes.
• To make an emergency stop, depress both brake ped-
als and the clutch pedal (gear model only) simultane-
ously
NOTE: When making an emergency stop while oper-
ating a HST model tractor depress both brake pedals
and release the forward or reverse HST pedal.
• Never apply the differential lock when turning.
• Use extreme caution and avoid hard applications of the
tractor brakes when pulling heavy, towed loads at road
speeds.
• Any towed vehicle with a total weight exceeding that of
the towing tractor should be equipped with brakes for
safe operation.
• Always sit in the driver's seat while starting or driving
the tractor.
• Always check overhead clearance, especially when
transporting the tractor.
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